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On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Joel Scoby, Chief Executive Officer for Umbrella Security Services, and a VIP member of the Small Business Association in Michigan. […]
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May 31, 2021
May 28, 2021
2021 Recruiting Trends
By Sheila Hoover, originally featured in SBAM’s Focus Magazine Recruiting changed significantly in 2020, and recruiters have had to make adjustments as they continue a plan in 2021. Multiple recruitment […]
May 28, 2021
ASE Releases New Employer COVID-19 Return to Work Survey Findings – Employers Taking a Cautious Approach to In-Person Work
ASE, Michigan’s largest employer association, has released the results of its most recent COVID-19 Business Impact Survey. The survey, launched on May 13th, 2021 examined employers’ plans around return-to-work. The […]
May 27, 2021
The Small Business Briefing – May 27, 2021
Today hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley will be joined by Ginny Sherrow (Fenton Winery & Brewery) and David Rhoa (Marana Group) to discuss their strategies for managing masks at […]
May 27, 2021
Combining Talent Acquisition and Talent Management
By Sheila Hoover, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Talent acquisition and talent management have traditionally been separate functions within human resources, but now some companies are starting to combine […]
May 26, 2021
The Bright Side of the Pandemic
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Over the past year and a half, we have dwelled on all the sudden changes the pandemic forced upon our lives […]
May 25, 2021
Beware of a Spike in Phishing Scams
By Mark Strippy, originally featured in SBAM’s FOCUS on Business magazine It’s important to help your team understand how to identity potential scams, especially as many of us continue to work […]
May 25, 2021
Governor, Legislative Leaders Reach Agreement
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and two Republican legislative leaders reached a deal Thursday that puts the Governor at the negotiating table for the state budget, while also giving lawmakers future say in pandemic orders. Thursday’s […]
May 25, 2021
Gov Condenses Vacc To Normal Plan To 2 Steps; No Longer Tied To Vax Rates
(MIDLAND) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has condensed the Vacc to Normal plan down to two more steps, determined by dates on the calendar rather than vaccination levels among the population. By June 1, […]
May 24, 2021
The Small Business Briefing – May 24, 2021
On today’s episode of The Small Business Briefing, we walk you through the recently revised MIOSHA emergency workplace rules. The SBAM team has also published a revised COVID-19 Response & […]
May 24, 2021
MIOSHA updates emergency rules
Today Governor Whitmer announced updates to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (MIOSHA) COVID-19 emergency rules. MIOSHA filed the updated emergency rules on Friday, May 21 with the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and […]
May 24, 2021
SBAM CEO Rob Fowler to retire, Brian Calley to become President & CEO
SBAM remains the strong voice for MI small businesses After more than 20 years with the Small Business Association of Michigan, CEO Rob Fowler will retire at the end of […]
May 24, 2021
Embracing opportunities and innovation
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Michael DeBruyn, owner and president of Great Lakes Stainless in Traverse City. He says his company embraces the entrepreneurial spirit, […]
May 24, 2021
Make Sure Employees are Ready to Reopen When Restrictions are Lifted with CovidComply.com
Helping Michigan Small Businesses Implement Workplace Plans Sponsored Content Do employees need to wear masks? Or not? How about customers? And what are the rules around daily employee health screening […]
May 21, 2021
MI Reconnect surpasses goal
SBAM was instrumental in supporting the development, passage and funding of this important initiative to expand the capabilities of our workforce. The Michigan Reconnect program, which provides a tuition-free path […]
May 21, 2021
Michigan Businesses Plan for a Hybrid Return-to-Work Model and a Strong Economy
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Michigan’s business leaders see robust growth ahead in the state’s economy during the next six to 12 months and plan a […]
May 20, 2021
Deal reached to withdraw MIOSHA draft permanent rules
Emergency rules to be updated to align with CDC and MDHHS “This is a huge day for small business owners everywhere. We now have a date certain when capacity restrictions […]
May 20, 2021
The Small Business Briefing – May 20, 2021
The Small Business Briefing is hosted by SBAM’s Rob Fowler and Brian Calley. Today we covered: The “Vacc to Normal” plan has been updated. Find out what’s happening June 1 […]
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